CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Jamie knew that ever since Mrs. Lucas had promised to stop interfering in her and Ben's relationship, something about her had profoundly changed.

"I know, I've noticed. These past few weeks, you've been the one taking care of Charlie," Jamie said, her eyes reddening with emotion.

Mrs. Lucas choked up. "He's my grandson. I didn't do anything for him before, but now it's my responsibility."

Her voice trembled. "And honestly, this is the only way I can ease my conscience, even a little."

Letting go of her control, choosing not to obstruct their lives, and doing what little she could now-it was like a knife cutting into her heart every day, leaving her overwhelmed with regret.

She hadn't even thought about it earlier when she stepped in front of the blade. All she could think was that Jamie couldn't die. Jamie needed to live, to build a happy life with Ben. That was the only way forward. "All of that is in the past," Jamie said, her voice breaking with emotion. "What matters now is the future. Ben and I are taking you to the hospital right away. Please don't say anything more. You're going to be fine."

understood that she was acting out of love for

realization that allowed Jamie to open up when she later got to know Nina, who was also a mother. Over time, they found

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without delay. The police later determined that the attacker

was promptly sentenced and would

hospital, Caleb personally oversaw Mrs. Lucas's treatment. Thanks to their quick response, her injuries weren't life-threatening. However, recovery from such a deep wound would take time, and she would

to care for her, but Jamie

she could do. Mrs. Lucas had taken the blow meant for her. If not for her, Jamie would have been the one injured. Beyond that, she could see

forward, not back, and believed they could build a bright

didn't argue. Instead,

They streamed down her face as she spoke, her voice trembling. "I'm so sorry. I've been such